Dartmouth College. Office of the President. Asa Dodge Smith (1863-1877)

Date(s): 1866-06-19

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Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the General Association is considering requiring societies to keep a perpetual insurance on the life of the pastor. Also talks about the alumni dinner.

Date(s): 1867-05-21

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Five-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding Mr. Bissell's sketch in Dr. Chapman's book and also Dr. Shurtleff's. Mr. Beecher might make a ten minute speech at Commencement.

Date(s): 1867-05-25

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Two-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith enclosing a letter. Talks about the errors in "The Dartmouth." The Dr.'s book. Enclosure lacking.

Date(s): 1866-12-05

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Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will be glad to aid the young gentlemen of the College in their enterprise. He does not doubt that the proposed periodical will supply an important want.

Date(s): 1866-12-18

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Two-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that there is a good degree of interest in the prospectus of the magazine. The alumni are desirous of having an annual meeting.

Date(s): 1868-02-12

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Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him the people who have Dr. Chapman's "Sketches" at the wholesale price.

Date(s): 1867-11-25

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Letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that in the circular, "the present system of government" has reference "to a more vigorous cooperation with the president, by the Trustees."

Date(s): 1868-01-31

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Two-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is sending the first copy of Dr. Chapman's book to Hanover. He hopes it can be sold to the faculty at the wholesale price.

Date(s): 1867-03-21

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Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, regarding his hopes for the subscription for Dartmouth College, especially in New York.

Date(s): 1867-04-09

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Two-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, with his assurance that he can raise $25,000 for the College. It is not a favorable time for Smith to come to New York.

Date(s): 1868-02-25

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Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith with good wishes for the College. The sale of Dr. Chapman's book.

Date(s): 1868-04-11

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Four-page letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he sending copies of Chapman's "Sketches" for Smith and Blaisdell. The value of the work. Suggests that Smith procure student canvassers.

Date(s): 1868-12-03

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Letter from Baxter Perry Smith in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, asking Smith to call upon him before the meeting.

Date(s): 1866-09-05

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Two-page letter from Bela Chapin in Claremont to Asa Dodge Smith, asking whether the College would patronize a good practical printer in Hanover.

Date(s): 1867-07-24

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Receipt from Bela Chapin in Hanover, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith for payment for printing of abstract of sermon.

Date(s): 1868-10

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Letter from Bela Chapin to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that the Claremont Manufacturing Company will print 300 copies of the Baccaulaurate discourse for $ 35.

Date(s): 1867-01-12

Scope and Contents Two-page letter from Benjamin Brown French in Washington to Charles Lanman, sending him a list of Washington officials he compiled including Board of Commissioners, Superintendents and Commissioners of Public Buildings from January 22, 1791 to the present time. Included portrait of B.B. French as well as his New York Times obiturary and a biographical sketch. Also includes excerpt from Charles Lanman's Biographical Annals and excerpts from Register of officers and agents...in the service of...

Date(s): 1866-08-13

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Three-page letter from Benjamin Conant Perkins in South Danvers to Asa Dodge Smith regarding methods of approaching Mr. Peabody.

Date(s): 1865-06-24

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Letter from Benjamin E. Bates to Asa D. Smith, telling him that hehas been unable to pay his subscription because of earlier committments.

Date(s): 1866-07-18

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Two-page letter from Benjamin E. Bates in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is sending check in partial payment for his subscription to the College fund.